Base Metals Execution Trader

Shanghai Permanent RMB450,000 - RMB720,000 per year View Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to work across global metals markets, supporting both proprietary trading activities and hedging strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in trade execution, position management, reconciliation, and market monitoring across multiple exchanges
  • Opportunity to trade and hedge across multiple global exchanges.
  • Competitive compensation.

About Our Client

A well-established international financial and commodities platform is seeking an experienced Base Metals Execution Trader to join its Shanghai team.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute futures, options, swaps and spread transactions across LME, SHFE, SGX and COMEX.
  • Support proprietary trading and hedging activities across base metals products.
  • Monitor and manage execution of LME-SHFE arbitrage, inter-market spreads and related trading strategies.
  • Maintain accurate records of positions, exposures and trade bookings across exchanges and brokers.
  • Work closely with traders, operations and finance teams to ensure smooth settlement and margin management.
  • Perform daily trade, position and cash reconciliations.
  • Monitor P&L, margin utilization and risk limits.
  • Investigate and resolve trade breaks, booking discrepancies and settlement issues.
  • Provide timely market colour and execution updates to the trading desk.



The Successful Applicant

Requirements

  • 4+ years of execution trading experience in base metals derivatives.
  • Proven experience trading products listed on LME, SHFE and/or COMEX.
  • Strong understanding of LME-SHFE arbitrage, calendar spreads and cross-market trading strategies.
  • Familiarity with physical commodity hedging and inventory risk management.
  • Strong operational discipline with experience in trade capture, booking and reconciliation processes.
  • Good understanding of base metals markets including Copper, Aluminium, Zinc and Iron Ore.
  • Bachelor's degree or above.
  • Fluent Mandarin and English.
  • Bloomberg experience preferred.



What's on Offer

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a growing international platform with a strong presence in global commodities markets.
  • Exposure to both physical and financial metals trading activities.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
  • Regional and international career development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation package.



Contact
Junvy Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7091444
Phone number
+8621 6026 8087

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Sales & Trading
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Junvy Zhang
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8087
Job Reference
JN-082026-7091444

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.